Papercraft, Altered Books, Mixed Media, Teacher & Demonstrator

Good Citizens

This week we celebrate both Canada Day and Independence Day. As a multinational I am lucky to have ties to different parts of the globe but consider myself a citizen of the larger community of Earth and enjoy celebrating the best of all the nations.

“Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.” Adlai E. Stevenson

Photo was taken on a hill overlooking Saint John New Brunswick and true to form, was a bit overcast that day.

“If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a good citizen of the world.” Francis Bacon

This photo was taken at Snug Harbor (Duxbury) with a disposable camera on a very foggy morning.

If I had of been framing up the picture today, more of the flag might have gotten included. What I was taking the picture of was the Harbor Master’s office, where I worked for one of the best summers of my life. My current office does not provide anything like those kinds of views.

44 Responses to “Good Citizens”

Happy Canada Day, Mandy on the 1st. You are a long ways from home! We go to Saint John often and I like visiting there, its a nice old city. I like your art work. and yes, feel free to link to my blog(s) and I will do the same in return for yours. Thank you for your comment, glad that you enjoyed your visit.<BR/>Ann

Hello, Mandy. Happy Canada Day to you too and thanks a lot for the wonderful comment you left on my blog. I am glad you enjoyed my photos. <BR/><BR/>Your blog is very interesting, I particularly enjoyed your Timeless Treasures post. :)<BR/><BR/>Cheers!

It is well known that we Portuguese once sailed the seven seas searching for new lands, wealth and adventures.<BR/>We were brave in those days and gave the world new worlds!<BR/><BR/>Luckily I don’t have to sail the big oceans on a small ship to sea the wonders of our world …<BR/>No Sir, I just need to check with Mr. Tom, the finest host there is, for a trip around the world with SKY WATCH TOURS

I like your photos very much. Have always liked shots of grasses against the sky, overcast or not. Snug Harbor looks like a place I’d like to visit. Thanks for a nice Sky Watch, and for the lovely quotes.

Nice to celebrate in the same week. I just added a flag shot for the actual 4th since Sky Watch is usually Thursday afternoon.<BR/>I love the first photo and the second foggy one is a postcard shot to be sure!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming by and leaving such wonderful comments.<BR/>Happy Holidays!

Hi Mandy! Love your projects! Belated Canada Day greetings to you! We watched the fireworks over the harbour. After 3 nights of cancellations (no surprise, right?) they were splendid!<BR/><BR/>www.crafterbeth.blogspot.com